Jessica J. Rodriguez

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Education

Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, Florida
J.D., cum laude, 2018

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
B.S., magna cum laude, 2014

Bar Admissions

Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Jessica specializes in litigation and real estate. She has extensive experience in representing homeowners’ and condominium owners’ associations throughout Florida. Jessica resolves disputes involving the enforcement of HOA and COA rules, regulations, contracts and governing documents. In addition, she has significant experience with first-party property insurance claims, construction claims, contractual disputes, garnishments and appellate practice.

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar

Collier County Bar Association

Collier County Women’s Bar Association

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Justin J. Kirk

Justin J. Kirk

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Industries

Education

Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, Michigan
J.D., 2021
The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., Political Science, 2018

Bar Admissions

Florida
Michigan

Court Admissions

All Michigan state courts

Real Estate Attorney

Justin is a member of the Real Estate Practice Team, focusing on real estate and corporate matters. He is experienced in the sale and financing of commercial real estate, corporate transactions and contract negotiations. His practice includes condo/HOA matters such as construction disputes, as well as commercial, business and creditors rights matters. 

An experienced litigator, Justin frequently handles real estate disputes on behalf of property owners, developers, condominium owner and homeowner associations. He also assists COAs and HOAs on rule and regulation enforcement as well as compliance and other legal matters.

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar

State Bar of Michigan

Collier County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

The Michael R. N. McDonnell American Inn of Court

Community Involvement

Pelican Bay Men’s Coffee, Board of Directors

Young Professionals of Naples

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S. Kyla Thomson

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Practice Areas

Education

University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, Florida
J.D., 2011

University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
B.A., Political Science, 2008

Bar Admissions

Florida

Court Admissions

All Florida state courts

Real Estate Attorney

Kyla focuses her practice on community associations including condominium and homeowner associations. She provides general counsel to condominium and homeowners associations regarding governance, enforcement, insurance considerations, contract negotiations, and daily operation and administration. Kyla frequently leads and facilitates community association membership meetings, elections, governing document amendment town hall meetings and board meetings.

Kyla is additionally experienced in business matters and real estate matters. A native of the Philippines, she is fluent in Visayan/Cebuano.

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar Association

Collier County Women’s Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2022- present

Community Involvement

Naples Zoo, Zoobilee Committee, 2018 – present

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Christopher I. Miller

Practice Areas

Education

Florida Coastal School of Law
Jacksonville, Florida
J.D., 2014

University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida
B.A. Political Science and Government, 2011

Bar Admissions

Florida

Court Admissions

United States District Court, Northern District of Florida

United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

United Stated Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Chris is an experienced real estate attorney focusing on homeowners and condominium association representation. He has served as general counsel to over 100 associations, assisting in day-to-day operations and management. He counsels clients on a variety of issues including rewriting or amending governing documents, contract review, dispute resolution and enforcement of covenant actions. He frequently provides certification classes for newly-elected condo and HOA directors.

Chris is an experienced litigator and has a background in contract law, insurance and workers’ compensation matters. He formerly served the Division of Workers’ Compensation General Counsel for the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Professional Affiliations

 The Florida Bar – Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

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Joseph A. Bare

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Practice Areas

Education

Ave Maria School of Law
Naples, Florida
J.D., magna cum laude, 2019

Hodges University
Naples, Florida
B.S., summa cum laude, 2016

Bar Admissions

Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Joe focuses his practice on Florida Association Law, representing Homeowners Associations, Residential Condominium Owners Associations, and Commercial Condominium Associations. He works with associations on a variety of issues and disputes, including contract negotiation, governing document drafting and amending, rules enforcement, and statutory compliance. Joe additionally has a background as a litigator and continues to handle a variety of civil matters from pleadings through trial.

Prior to law school, Joe served in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years, attaining the rank of First Sergeant. He received numerous honors including the Bronze Star (2), the Meritorious Service Medal (2) and the Army Air Medal. He served combat tours in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Honors and Recognitions

Ave Maria School of Law, Saint Michael Award as the most outstanding Veteran Student

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar

Collier County Bar Association, Real Property section

Community Involvement

First Baptist Church Naples, Deacon Board

Protected Harbor Inc., Board of Directors and Governance Committee Chair

Court Admissions

All Florida state courts

U.S. Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida

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Steven J. Adamczyk

Steven J. Adamczyk

Practice Areas

Education

University of Florida Warrington College of Business
Gainesville, Florida
M.B.A., 2020

University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, Florida
J.D., cum laude, 2008
Florida Journal of International Law, Member

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

Florida

Real Estate Attorney

Steve focuses his practice on residential and commercial real estate transactions and community association representation. He provides counsel to condominium and homeowners associations throughout Florida. Steve has extensive experience in corporate governance, compliance, insurance, risk management and contract negotiation matters and also provides estate and trust planning services.

Honors and Recognitions

American Heart Association Charitable Estate Planning Advisor of the Year, 2012 – 2013

Florida Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2023

Gulfshore Business, 40 Under 40, 2022

The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, since 2024

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar

Community Involvement

American Red Cross, Florida Southern Gulf Chapter, Board Chair, 2017 – 2019, Board Member,
2015 – present

American Heart Association, Charitable Estate Planning Volunteer, 2012 – 2013

Covenant Church of Naples, Member

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Thomas W. Forster

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Industries

Education

Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, Michigan
J.D., cum laude, 2000
Associate Editor, Wayne State Law Review
Order of the Coif

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.G.S., Philosophy and Psychology, 1996

Bar Admissions

Florida

Michigan

Court Admissions

All Michigan state courts

Real Estate and Corporate Attorney

Tom is a real estate and corporate attorney. He counsels clients on complex transactional, corporate and real estate matters, including the acquisition, financing, sale, leasing and subleasing of commercial property; the negotiation of joint ventures; asset and stock purchase transactions; the syndication of membership interests; and the acquisition, financing, exchange (1031 exchange), preservation and sale of multifamily, office, industrial, retail shopping center, condominium and mixed use developments. Tom represents a range of clients from publicly-held companies to closely-held family businesses, individuals, investors, builders, developers, lenders, real estate brokers, family officer and property managers.

Chambers USA, which ranks top lawyers and law firms, notes Tom’s “ability to advise on the full gamut of real estate transaction work” makes him “a deal maker and tough negotiator.” A client concluded that “whatever comes up, I have confidence he can handle it.”

Experience

Represented client in the acquisition and financing of a seven shopping center portfolio with properties in four states.

Advised client regarding an equity investment in a portfolio of 21 student housing projects valued more than $500 million.

Represented client in an office building refinance loan of $92 million with multiple lender participants.

Represented joint venture investor with respect to a $65 million senior housing project.

Sale of investment in a regional chain restaurant portfolio.

Counseled client on acquisition, preservation, financing and tax credit syndication of four projects with a value in excess of $40 million.

Represented client with joint venture involving more than 30 properties relating to concrete and sand and gravel operations.

Advised client regarding portfolio of industrial leases, with combined matter value in excess of $400 million.

Guided client in development of a shopping center with more than 400,000 square feet of leasable area.

Served as intern to the Honorable Justice Patricia Boyle of the Michigan State Supreme Court.

Honors and Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, since 2017

Chambers USA©: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as a Leader in the field of Real Estate

Community Alliance Star Award, 2012

DBusiness© Top Lawyers, Real Estate Law, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022

Michigan Super Lawyers® since 2008

Michigan Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2008 – 2012

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Section

The Florida Bar, Real Property Section

University of Michigan Alumni Association

Wayne State Law School Alumni Association

Community Involvement

Leadership Ann Arbor, Class of 2009

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